Latest News Updates


                    
            

Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

Average landlord rental income has jumped 23% in the past year, but nearly 850,000 landlords were also facing rent arrears, it has been revealed. Research from LegalforLandlords found average gross rental income per property climbed from £9,860 in the first three months of 2025 to £12,117 in same period in 2026, with the combined value […]

Read More

Landlord rental income rises 23% despite arrears affecting 846,000 landlords

Average landlord rental income increased by 22.9% over the past year, despite almost a third of landlords experiencing rent arrears, according to new research from LegalforLandlords. The firm’s latest landlord trends analysis for Q1 2026 found that average gross rental income per property rose from £9,860 in Q1 2025 to £12,117 in Q1 2026. LegalforLandlords […]

Read More

BTL landlords see sharp rise in rental income despite widespread arrears

Landlord rental income has risen sharply over the past year despite hundreds of thousands of property owners continuing to face rent arrears, according to new market analysis from LegalforLandlords. Fresh Q1 2026 landlord trends data shows average gross rental income per property increased by 22.9% year-on-year, rising from £9,860 in Q1 2025 to £12,117 in […]

Read More

Rent reforms could create rise of “unlettable tenants”, landlords warned

Legal experts say Renters’ Rights Act may unintentionally tighten access to private rentals as landlords raise risk thresholds The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act could reshape the UK rental market in unexpected ways, with industry experts warning it may lead to a growing pool of “unlettable tenants” as landlords respond by tightening affordability and risk criteria. According to property advisory […]

Read More

An Evening at Warrington Wolves

On Friday 24th April, members of the LegalforLandlords/Propoly team attended the Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors fixture at the Halliwell Jones Stadium alongside a few of our valued partners. As proud sponsors of Warrington Wolves, it was fantastic to be part of such a huge occasion and spend the evening with both colleagues and partners […]

Read More

Renters’ Rights Act May 2026: FAQ for Landlords

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1st May 2026, it’s essential for landlords to know how these reforms will affect possession notices, rent increases, licensing and property standards. Below, we answer the most common questions landlords have to help you prepare. Can I serve a possession notice without valid legal grounds? No. […]

Read More

How EPCs are changing and what landlords need to know

How EPCs Are Changing – And What Landlords Need to Know The government has confirmed a major shake-up of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), following its 2024 consultation on reforming how energy efficiency is measured and enforced across residential property. While the response has been described as a “partial response”, it sets out a clear direction […]

Read More

✈️ Our 2026 Leadership Summit at Concorde Manchester

Last week we brought our leadership team together for the 2026 January Summit, hosted at the iconic Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester. Choosing Concorde wasn’t accidental. The aircraft is a symbol of what happens when ambition meets uncompromising standards. It was built on ruthless execution, relentless attention to detail, and a refusal to accept “good […]

Read More

What the 2025 Budget Means for Landlords and Letting Agents

The 2025 Budget has landed, and for landlords and letting agents, it signals a significant shift in the financial landscape. With taxes rising on multiple fronts, the private rented sector faces new pressures that could affect profitability, investment decisions and long-term housing supply. In addition to rate increases, the Chancellor confirmed that tax thresholds will […]

Read More
Want to know more or have a question? Get in touch here